Aspire Langston Hughes Academy extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-9 in the process. They lost 20-1 to the Ben Holt College Prep Academy Bobcats. The Titans were not able to make up for their loss to the Bobcats from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Ben Holt College Prep Academy, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Ben Holt College Prep Academy's part, Isaac Gonzalez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Gonzalez has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ben Holt College Prep Academy let Hunter Haynes and Elias Gonzalez run wild. Haynes got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI, while Gonzalez got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five runs and one stolen base. Haynes is becoming a predictor of Ben Holt College Prep Academy's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 4-7 when he doesn't). Marcos Penuelas also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
While Aspire Langston Hughes Academy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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